# Va. Const. art. X, § 7: Va. Const. art. X, § 7. Collection and disposition of State revenues

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## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Const. art. X, § 7
- **Heading:** Va. Const. art. X, § 7. Collection and disposition of State revenues
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Constitutions
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Article X / Section 7

## Text

All taxes, licenses, and other revenues of the Commonwealth shall be collected by its proper officers and paid into the State treasury. No money shall be paid out of the State treasury except in pursuance of appropriations made by law; and no such appropriation shall be made which is payable more than two years and six months after the end of the session of the General Assembly at which the law is enacted authorizing the same. Other than as may be provided for in the debt provisions of this Constitution, the Governor, subject to such criteria as may be established by the General Assembly, shall ensure that no expenses of the Commonwealth be incurred which exceed total revenues on hand and anticipated during a period not to exceed the two years and six months period established by this section of the Constitution. The amendment ratified November 6, 1984 and effective July 1, 1986—Added the second paragraph.

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